Our Commitment

St.Katharine Docks Practice is committed to providing inclusive, respectful and high-quality healthcare for all patients, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We are working to ensure we achieve excellence in LGBTQ+ healthcare and successfully meet the needs of our LGBTQ+ patients.

We welcome everyone and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We value feedback from our LGBTQ+ patients and encourage you to share your experiences, suggestions and ideas to help us improve our services. If there is anything you would like us to know, please get in touch.

Our practice is supported by the LGBT Foundation's Pride in Practice programme, which works with primary care services to improve the healthcare experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

Patients who wish to do so can discuss their preferred name, pronouns, gender identity and sexual orientation with members of our team. This information is treated confidentially and helps us provide personalised, patient-centred care.

For more information about Pride in Practice and the support available through the LGBT Foundation, please visit:

🔗 LGBT Foundation
https://lgbt.foundation/

Our Inclusive Statement

At St Katharine Docks Practice, we believe that everyone deserves to access healthcare in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment.

We are committed to:

  • Treating all patients with dignity, respect and compassion.
  • Using inclusive language and avoiding assumptions about our patients' identities, relationships or experiences.
  • Supporting LGBTQ+ patients to access the healthcare services they need.
  • Challenging discrimination and reducing barriers to healthcare.
  • Listening to and learning from our patients' experiences.
  • Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our practice.

LGBTQ+ Support Organisations and Resources

General Support

LGBT Foundation

Information, support services, campaigns and resources for LGBTQ+ people. https://lgbt.foundation/

LGBT Foundation Helpline

Confidential support and advice.

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 8:30pm
  • Weekends: 10:00am to 5:30pm

Email: helpline@lgbt.foundation

Switchboard National LGBTQIA+ Support Line

Confidential support and listening service. https://switchboard.lgbt/

Stonewall

Information, advice and local LGBTQ+ services. https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mind

Information and support regarding LGBTQIA+ mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtqia-mental-health/

MindOut

LGBTQ+ mental health service and peer support. https://mindout.org.uk/

Support for Young People

Childline

Support and advice around sexual orientation and gender identity. https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/sexual-identity/

AKT

Supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16 to 25 facing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. https://www.akt.org.uk/

Mermaids

Support for gender-diverse children, young people and their families. https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

Trans and Non-Binary Support

Anne+ Helpline

Support and advice regarding healthcare for trans people. https://anne.health/helpline/

GenderKit

Practical guidance on gender transition and related processes in the UK. https://genderkit.org.uk/

Gendered Intelligence

Support and resources for trans, non-binary and gender-questioning people. https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services

GIRES (Gender Identity Research & Education Society)

Information and support for trans and gender-diverse people. https://www.gires.org.uk/

TransActual

Information on trans rights, UK law and NHS healthcare. https://transactual.org.uk/

HIV and Sexual Health Support

Terrence Higgins Trust

HIV and sexual health information, support and advocacy. https://www.tht.org.uk/

OUTpatients

Cancer support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people, including resources on screening and healthcare. https://outpatients.org.uk/

Additional Support Services

The following organisations provide specialist support for specific communities and circumstances:

  • Age UK (Older LGBTQ+ people)
  • African Rainbow Family
  • Biphoria
  • Black Beetle Health
  • Choice Support
  • Dementia UK LGBTQ+ Admiral Nurse Service
  • FFLAG
  • Galop
  • Hidayah LGBT
  • Interconnected UK
  • Intersex Equality Rights UK
  • Keshet
  • LGBT Consortium
  • Mencap
  • Prostate Cancer UK
  • Rainbow Migration

We Welcome Your Feedback

We are always looking for ways to improve the care and support we provide to LGBTQ+ patients.

If you would like to share feedback, suggestions or ideas about how we can improve our services, please contact the practice.

For additional information about Pride in Practice, you can also contact:

Pride in Practice
Email: pip@lgbt.foundation

This list represents only a selection of the support available to LGBTQ+ communities. Additional local and national services may also be available.